Mongolia holidays

When it comes to wilderness, Mongolia goes one steppe beyond. Your first introduction to these wide open spaces will knock you off your feet, and you’ll find yourself then gazing up into another great expanse, this time of blue sky, immense clouds floating ponderously past. Herds of sheep, yaks, horses and camels wander peaceably through unfenced grasslands, and you can ride for days counting the number of people you encounter on one hand. Mongolia holds great appeal for adventurers with a passion for off-road travel. Our holidays drive, and park, responsibly, to avoid damaging precious habitats.

Hunting with eagles has a long history in Mongolia. Genghis Khan is thought to have been an aficionado and Marco Polo recorded that he had hunted alongside Khan’s grandson. The hunters are actually Kazakh, usually part of nomadic herding families who train their golden eagles to pick off small prey with fur that’ll be useful in winter. For the Kazakhs, their birds become like family, with bonds forming a few months after hatching. Growing tourist interest in hunting with eagles is leading to ethical concerns; our holidays see you travel with families, learn their ways of life and witness the hunts, while ensuring the birds you encounter aren’t just photo props.

Our small group holidays boil down the essence of Mongolia travel with a focus on extraordinary landscapes and cultural interactions – but with the added pleasure of experiencing them with friendly fellow travellers, and all the logistics handled by a professional tour leader. If you would prefer to focus on the elements that appeal to you most, such as cultural immersion, adventurous family jaunts or long days in the saddle, our tailor made holidays are ideal. Mongolia is made for adventure holidays too, whether that’s trekking through the wilderness, watching local people compete in archery, wrestling and horse riding, or spending a week living, and travelling, with a family of eagle hunters.